Yamazaki Baking Co., Ltd.
Industry Group: Food Products
Country/Region: Japan
Identifier: TKS:2212
Yamazaki Baking is the largest manufacturer of packaged baked goods in Japan, with a nationwide manufacturing and distribution network. It holds about a 40% share of domestic packaged bakery sales. Bread loaves and sweet buns contribute about 44% of group sales. Other key products include Japanese and western-style sweets, biscuits, as well as sandwiches and prepared meal boxes supplied to convenience stores and supermarkets. It also operates a chain of 1,400-plus Daily Yamazaki convenience stores in Japan. While Yamazaki also operates fresh bakeries in Asia, most of the overseas businesses remain unconsolidated given unmeaningful contribution.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Food Products 498 out of 574
Universe
Global Universe 14342 out of 15104
What are the ESG Risk Ratings?
Notice: The information is provided as is, for informational, non-commercial purposes only, does not constitute investment advice and is subject to conditions available in our Legal Disclaimer. They are not directed to, or intended for distribution to or use by India-based clients or users and their distribution to Indian resident individuals or entities is not permitted. Usage of this information is not permitted in any way, unless otherwise agreed in writing. By way of exception, usage of this information is permitted to the non-India based rated subjects, limited to a single reference to the score on the rated subject’s sustainability webpage or CSR report, mentioning Sustainalytics as a source. For referencing Sustainalytics please consult the Company Guide.
Industry Comparison
| Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Glanbia Plc |
27
Medium
|
129 out of 574 |
| Nichirei Corp. |
27
Medium
|
131 out of 574 |
| Nisshin Seifun Group, Inc. |
29.2
Medium
|
185 out of 574 |
| PT Mayora Indah Tbk |
35.2
High
|
334 out of 574 |
| Yamazaki Baking Co., Ltd. |
43.7
Severe
|
498 out of 574 |
For corporate professionals interested in direct competitor insights
Sustainalytics' Peer Performance Insights gives an in-depth analysis of your company's ESG strengths and weaknesses compared to your competitors and industry performance. These insights can be used to identify areas of ESG improvement to help inform future management decisions that align with your organization's sustainability goals.
Our Approach to Calculating ESG Risk
The ESG Risk Ratings measure a company's exposure to industry-specific material ESG risks and how well a company is managing those risks.
Exposure
Exposure refers to the extent to which a company is exposed to different material ESG issues. Our exposure score takes into consideration subindustry and company-specific factors such as its business model.
Management
Management refers to how well a company is managing its relevant ESG issues. Our management score assesses the robustness of a company's ESG programs, practices and policies.
How do the ESG Risk Ratings work?
Top Material ESG Issues for Yamazaki Baking Co., Ltd.
Understand how exposed companies are to specific material ESG issues and how well companies are managing these issues.
What are Material ESG Issues?
Material ESG issues are issues that are considered to be financially material to a given company in a relevant sub-industry.
Controversy Rating
Highest Controversy level that has impacted Yamazaki Baking Co., Ltd.'s ESG Risk Rating in the last three years
Highest Controversy Level
Contributing Events
Highest Controversy Events Locations
